Esther 1:6 Meaning
Where were white, green, and blue, hangings, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and pillars of marble: the beds were of gold and silver, upon a pavement of red, and blue, and white, and black, marble.
Context Explained
4When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.
5And when these days were expired, the king made a feast unto all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, both unto great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden of the king's palace;
6Where were white, green, and blue, hangings, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and pillars of marble: the beds were of gold and silver, upon a pavement of red, and blue, and white, and black, marble.
7And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king.
8And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Kings 10:27
This verse describes the wealth and splendor of Solomon's reign, similar to the opulence in Esther.
Revelation 21:18
The description of the New Jerusalem's beauty echoes the luxurious imagery found in Esther.
Matthew 6:29
Jesus contrasts earthly splendor with the transient nature of material wealth, unlike the enduring beauty described in Esther.
Source: Esther 1:6